Rylan quits Strictly as he says emotional goodbye to It Takes Two after 4 years

2023-04-16

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TV presenter Rylan Clark has left Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two.

The star shared the news on Twitter on Wednesday (April 12).

He shared a statement which read: "After 4 fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.

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"I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.

"I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.

"The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me

"Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart and dancing feet."

Friends and fans flocked to the comment section to support the star.

One wrote: "Oooh. My family won’t be happy mate. They love this show xx"

A second added: "During the last season the hubby and I chatted about how you'd really grown into the show and made it your own over the last few years. We will miss you. Good luck xx"

While a third penned: "Aww you’ve been the best! We’ll miss you!! Well done on an incredible 4 years!! Xxx"

"Only silver lining from this announcement would be confirmation that you’re a contestant," a fourth posted.

Other fans were discussing his next step – which could possibly be returning to Big Brother, as the iconic reality show makes a comeback later this year.

One tweeted: "Well eye am sure you’ll walk into another job just as good x" as they shared a gif of the BB logo.

The show will be hosted by ITV this time around, having been previously broadcast on Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Eve Winstanley Executive Producer Strictly It Takes Two says: “It has been so much fun working with Rylan. Myself and the It Takes Two team will miss his boundless energy and love for entertaining viewers. We’d like to thank him for being a huge sparkling part of the Strictly family for the last 4 years.”

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